RSPCA inspectors are appealing for information after CCTV footage captured a man allegedly shoving a dog to the floor in a pub in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.

The man, who the animal charity believe is around 50 years old, can be seen speaking to someone through an interior door before turning to leave the King’s Head pub on Newgate Street just after 11am on Saturday morning.

Just before he walks out onto the street the man, who is white with dark brown hair and dressed in trainers, grey tracksuit trousers and a navy blue t-shirt with white edging, can be seen in an altercation with the dog.

The dark brown or black dog can then be seen on the floor before they leave the pub.

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Inspector Clare Wilson said: “Out of nowhere the man can be seen shoving the dog out of his way with the sole of his foot.

“The man can be seen quite clearly in the footage so we are hoping someone out there will recognise him and we will be able to get in touch with him.

“We would really like to speak to the man in the footage and also anyone who saw this happen. We would urge anyone with information to contact us as soon as possible on our Inspector Appeal Line 0300 123 8018.”